Patents by Inventor William J. Latz

William J. Latz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7084935
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed having a base member adapted to receive at least one light device, conductive layer provided on the base member and configured to electrically interconnect with the light device, and a light guide member integrally formed on one or more of the base member and conductive layer, and having at least one aperture configured to at least partially surround the light device. A method of making a display device is also disclosed and includes the steps of providing a base member having a conductive layer provided in a pattern thereon, forming a light guide member having at least one aperture onto at least one of the base member and the conductive layer, and attaching at least one LED to the conductive layer so that the LED is disposed within the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Adaptive Micro Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Mandler, Jason C. S. Lai, William J. Latz
  • Publication number: 20040041521
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed having a base member adapted to receive at least one light device, conductive layer provided on the base member and configured to electrically interconnect with the light device, and a light guide member integrally formed on one or more of the base member and conductive layer, and having at least one aperture configured to at least partially surround the light device. A method of making a display device is also disclosed and includes the steps of providing a base member having a conductive layer provided in a pattern thereon, forming a light guide member having at least one aperture onto at least one of the base member and the conductive layer, and attaching at least one LED to the conductive layer so that the LED is disposed within the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Mandler, Jason C.S. Lai, William J. Latz
  • Patent number: 5043716
    Abstract: An electronic display includes a matrix of LEDs mounted to a circuit board and selectively operated to produce a message or image. A reflector matrix mounts to the circuit board and provides light pipes which extend forward from each LED to direct its light and provide protection. Potting compound is disposed in each light pipe and extends beyond the reflector matrix to provide a convex lens. In one embodiment the potting compound extends into a convex lens cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Latz, Thomas J. Mandler, Jason C. S. Lai
  • Patent number: 4603496
    Abstract: An electronic display includes a matrix of LEDs mounted to a circuit board and selectively operated to produce a message or image. A reflector matrix mounts to the circuit board and provides light pipes which extend forward from each LED to direct its light and provide protection. A lens matrix is mounted to the reflector matrix and it provides convex lenses which are aligned to be received in the light pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: Adaptive Micro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Latz, Thomas J. Mandler, Jason C. S. Lai